Estimating Assistant

Location Billingham
Discipline: Office Support & Sales
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 22309
Published: 8 months ago

​We are collaborating with a client in Billingham who is seeking an Estimating Assistant. This role involves supporting the Estimators and Projects team in preparing, processing, and submitting tenders for commercial contracts.

Responsibilities include:

  • Using various computing packages and online tendering portals

  • Answering calls, dealing with customers, and welcoming visitors

  • Logging new tender inquiries

  • Managing and monitoring documentation, and updating information

  • Creating tender files

  • Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors

  • Following up on tender submissions and updating contract lists

  • Preparing project handover files for the projects team

  • Addressing order-related issues or discrepancies as needed

  • Performing ad-hoc administrative duties (archiving projects, managing stationary, logging delivery notes, etc.)

  • Assisting with estimating tasks (in-house training provided)

  • Using software to measure architects’ drawings (in-house training provided)

  • Compiling bills of quantities using Microsoft Excel (in-house training provided)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • High proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Excel

  • Exceptional accuracy in their work

  • Professional communication skills at all levels

  • Strong organisational abilities

  • A willingness to learn and enthusiasm for professional development

For more information please contact Emily Watson from our Middlesbrough Office.